—-We’re appealing, not protesting By Dayo Johnson Akure The 18 Local Government Chairmen in Ondo State have asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the dispute over the APC Appeal Committee’s decision to overturn primary results in several constituencies in the state. Chairmen, under the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, said Tinubu’s intervention […]

By Clifford Ndujihe, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Ebunoluwa Sessou & Efe Onodjae TORRENTIAL rainfall lasting over 12 hours, yesterday, submerged property and roads in Lagos, bringing normal commercial activities and vehicular movement to a halt. The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a crescendo, leaving motorists and commuters stranded across the metropolis, while residents had to bail out storm […]

…As ORFA report re-examines Nigeria’s violence By Golok Nanmwa JOS— A six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa, ORFA, has reported that 79,323 people were killed in terrorism-related violence across Nigeria between 2020 and 2025, while 34,773 civilians were abducted during the same period. The findings were unveiled in a report titled, […]

No fewer than 37 children are still missing, following an attack on Government Day Secondary School, in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday, said some parents of the students. Recall that terrorists attacked the school about 9a.m., while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council examination, killing two teachers and abducting […]

federal government has said it would seek from its South African counterpart compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they returned home, following renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country.

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,390 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,395 per dollar on Monday.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and […]

VAIn a massive blow to transnational drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, ….

…Laments no government presence in 2 autonomous communities that make up community By Steve Oko For more than three decades, the people of Mgbidi community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have struggled to complete a bridge project they conceived and funded through communal efforts. Today, the abandoned structure stands as a painful […]

After 45 days of a crippling strike that has shut down academic activities at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, said it was set to meet with the state government as both sides move to resolve the impasse.

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—A coalition comprising Concerned Nigerians in Diaspora United Kingdom, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria and the Assembly of Lagos Youths has dismissed allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, describing them as unsubstantiated and a distraction. In a joint statement by US-based public affairs commentator, Kofo Williams; […]

Millions of Nigerians depend on airtime credit to stay connected, Nairtime Nigeria Chief Executive Officer and Optasia Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Uchenna Agbo, has said, as mobile network operators resume airtime lending services following months of disruption caused by a regulatory dispute over digital lending rules. The restoration of Airtime Credit Services, ACS, comes ahead […]

…technology no longer optional, Education Minister, Alausa declares By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has reached a defining moment where technology must become the backbone of classroom teaching, warning that the country cannot defeat its alarming learning crisis by relying on outdated, paper-based education systems. […]

By Nnasom David A coalition of concerned stakeholders and good governance advocates in Enugu State has commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what it described as “unprecedented firsts” across key sectors, noting that his performance-driven leadership has significantly reshaped governance and weakened opposition narratives in the state. The group, under the aegis of Concerned Stakeholders […]

OBEAGWE is a riverine community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State. It has a unique culture which has not been abandoned despite modernity. In this community, the people revere the Alligator, a semi-aquatic animal which they believe protects them and wards off external aggressors when necessary.